Summary Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Domestic Defense Industrial & Major Range and Test Facilities to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Operate a variety material handling equipment to maintain and upkeep the installation property. Responsibilities Operate four-wheel farm equipment with assorted attachments to perform general grounds maintenance. Shape, prune, top, or remove trees and shrubs. Trim trees to prevent powerline encroachment from a 10-ton Aerial platform truck. Inspect material handling equipment and attachments and perform preventive maintenance. Connect, tow, adjust, and position mobile equipment in confined areas and under difficult conditions. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Mobile Equipment Operator ~ without more than normal supervision. Must possess the ability perform common tasks including operating some material handling equipment to move, load, unload, and handle materials such as: forklifts, landscaping equipment, motor vehicles, and farm equipment. Also inspecting material handling equipment and attachments and perform preventive maintenance if needed. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Performs work on hard surface and gravel in situations that require standing, stooping, bending, walking, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Operator is subject to strain caused by vibrations of the equipment and from jerking and jolting motions while lifting and moving containers. Occasionally performs work on other than hard surfaces and lifts and carries parts, equipment and items weighting up to 75 pounds. Strenuous effort may be required when connecting the tractor and trailer. Considerable eye, hand, and foot coordination is required to produce the desired movements while watching the load and its clearance with other objects. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed outside in a variety of weather conditions and all types of terrain from flat wide-open fields to steep and rocky earth covered magazines. Employee is frequently subject to jolts, cuts and bruises and may be exposed to serious injuries (e.g., broken bones or back injuries). Exposed to dirt, dust, paint, and grease. Special care and safety precautions must be exercised to avoid such serious injury while using tools and operating equipment. The above working conditions have been considered in the evaluation of the job and do not meet the criteria for compensation by environmental differential pay. During periods of inclement weather, may be assigned to accomplish in-door tasks such as minor painting for protection of surfaces, cleaning of common work areas, and sorting and restacking supplies or assisting in the Carpentry Shop. Education Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) Logisitics Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. This position may require overtime work. This position may require shift work and/or work on rotating shifts to cover work performed on weekends, holidays and/or in other situations. This position may require the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).